Literal versus Figurative Langauge

Question 1

It's raining cats and dogs. (Is each sentence in this quiz literal or figurative?)

Accepted Answer

Figurative

Question 2

The leaf danced in the wind.

Accepted Answer

Figurative

Question 3

Room 412 was a zoo last period on Friday.

Accepted Answer

Figurative

Question 4

That tuba must weigh a million pounds.

Accepted Answer

Figurative

Question 5

I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse

Accepted Answer

Figurative

Question 6

The rain was quite heavy; my feet got soaked out there.

Accepted Answer

Literal

Question 7

Human beings are part of the animal kingdom.

Accepted Answer

Literal

Question 8

Esme was being a real stick in the mud.

Accepted Answer

Figurative

Question 9

He wasn't enjoying the party.

Accepted Answer

Literal

Question 10

The town had a population of 10,000.

Accepted Answer

Literal

Question 11

The students were acting like animals, shouting and making a mess everywhere.

Accepted Answer

Figurative

Question 12

I missed breakfast, and I'm really hungry.

Accepted Answer

Literal

Question 13

The team was on fire on the field as they won the game by 8 to 1.

Accepted Answer

Figurative

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